Brookfield CT3 Texture Analyzer - Manual (Page 51)

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Appendix B - Troubleshooting
If no power to the instrument:
Check:
• User replaceable fuses: two (2) fuses, 4 amp, 5 x 20 mm, time-lag located behind removable
red color panel just above switch.
• Fuses located within power entry module on the rear of the instrument.
• If the fuses blow continually, serious damage to the instrument could result. Contact repair
services immediately.
Probe won’t attach:
• Check the thread on probe and probe shaft - remove any dirt.
Rotary Base table won’t move:
• Ensure the locking knob is loose.
• Ensure the fine adjust nut is loose.
Rotary Base table will not travel to the lowest position:
• Loosen the fine adjust nut and rotate base table.
• Locate the table in center of T-slot.
Instrument is unsteady:
• Ensure that the bench top is stable.
• Adjust the CT3 feet.
Probe doesn’t move when start is pressed:
• Ensure the emergency stop button is not pressed in (rotate clockwise).
• Ensure the test mode is not in Static Load.
• Ensure the probe is not in contact with sample (or base table).
Display shows “REMOTE OPERATION”
• This will always show when the computer interface cable is connected to the CT3. To use
the CT3 without the computer program, the serial cable must be disconnected.